BALLOT INFORMATION

The following seats for elected offices will be on the October 2, 2012 Borough ballot:

Borough Assembly - (2) seats for three-year terms

Borough School Board - (3) seats for three-year terms

ABSENTEE VOTING

By Mail:  Apply beginning January 1 for all elections within the calendar year                      Absentee-by-Mail Ballot Request    

By Fax:  Apply beginning 15 days prior to the Borough election                                                      

In Person:  Vote at the Borough Clerk's office beginning 15 days prior to the Borough election

VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For information regarding state elections and registering to vote in Alaska contact the Division of Elections: www.elections.alaska.gov

CANDIDATE AND PUBLIC OFFICIAL INFORMATION

FILING FOR OFFICE FAQ's

Filing for Borough offices occurs annually between August 1 and 25. All candidates must file an Alaska Public Offices Commission Financial Disclosure Form along with their nominating petition.  For information regarding candidate and public official disclosure statements contact Alaska Public Offices Commission: www.state.ak.us/apoc   

Qualifications for Borough Assembly Mayor or Assembly Candidate:

• Registered to vote in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough thirty days prior to the election
• Borough resident for at least one year prior to the election

Qualifications for Borough School Board Candidate:

• Registered to vote in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough thirty days prior to the election
• Borough resident for at least 30 days prior to the election